# GOALTENDING CRUTCH: Can the Winnipeg Jets RIDE Connor Hellebuyck to Playoff GLORY or CRASH Again?

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-07-28T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Winnipeg Jets’ playoff hopes face major turbulence as Connor Hellebuyck’s future hangs in the balance. Can Winnipeg reinvent themselves or will their reliance on goaltending continue to stall their rebuild? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Mark Scheifele’s 100-point campaign, the need for secondary scoring, and the team’s reluctance to give young talent key roles. Odds from FanDuel and a crowded Central Division fuel speculation: is it time for a Jets reset? Florida Panthers gear up for another postseason push with the high-profile acquisition of Brady Tkachuk and a risky bet on Jacob Markstrom in net. The hosts debate if Florida can regain their championship form or if inconsistency in goal and mounting injuries will derail their run. Plus: Can the San Jose Sharks capitalize on a weak Pacific Division? Macklin Celebrini’s explosive emergence, San Jose’s prospect pool, and big-name blue line additions set up a playoff-or-bust storyline.

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